Digestive System

Your digestive system ensures that your body gets enough nutrition to sustain you and provides the energy to fulfil your daily tasks.

When your body needs energy, you feel hungry. Food enters the mouth where it is broken down by chewing and salivary enzymes. The partially broken down food particles are swallowed; peristalsis carries it to the stomach where it comes in contact with Gastric Juices or stomach acid, mostly HCL (Hydrochloric acid). The stomach massages the now broken down food as the acid continues to break it down. Once it is broken down sufficiently it is passed into the duodenum where it is doused with bile which is produced in your liver and stored in your gall bladder. The highly alkaline bile neutralizes the acidic food content and food is digested. It then passes through the small intestine, then the large intestine, into your colon and then exits your body.

With the various types of toxins present in processed foods, problems with digestion are probably one of the most common complaints. They can result in problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn and bloating. These complaints are easily treated with lifestyle measures and various nutritional supplements. However, symptoms that signal a more serious illness include sudden but persistent worsening of bowel habits, blood in your stools, unexplained weight loss and difficulty in swallowing.

Colostrum is considered nature’s perfect food having all the natural building blocks for optimal health and vitality. MIP colostrum helps the body utilize energy efficiently whislt also improving the immune system. Colostrum ensures the shift of fuel utilization from carbohydrates to fats, reducing body fat in the process. Lactoferrin in MIP colostrum enhances insulin activity and reduces blood sugar levels to normal. MIP colostrum also protects the gut lumen with the immunoglobulin contained in it.

The omega-3s found in krill oil have been shown to be tremendously advantageous in supporting healthy intestinal lining. It also works well against Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which is associated with poor digestion, dysphagia and bowel motions. When taken in conjunction with a healthy regime and sustained dietary intake, krill oil helps the digestive system in keeping fit and healthy, while avoiding any possible inflammations and alterations in bowel habits.

NutriNZ Marine Collagen 2500 is a premium grade supplement that replenishes and boosts natural collagen production, repairs and strengthens from the inside out to promote well-being and healthy ageing. It is sourced from the pristine coastal waters of New Zealand and is naturally composed of the same 20 types of amino acids that are found in the body. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and declines with age.